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Posts in August, 2018

Cancer treatment, whether it’s radiation, chemotherapy or surgery, can be challenging. In the past, patients were often told to take it easy and get as much rest as possible --- and this is good advice. But new studies show that light ...

Even little ones can have fun with this healthy after-school snack. Just make sure to keep fresh fruits, veggies and cheese on hand. And make sure a babysitter or older sibling is available to supervise. Ingredients: Cheese cut into squares ...

Trends in vitamins seem to fade in and out. In the 90s, vitamin E was all over the place. A few years later, B12 was all the rage. Then, Vitamin D was the hot new thing. These days, a lot of patients ask me about magnesium and probiotics. ...

Menopause, which typically occurs between the ages of 40 and 55, is a perfectly natural part of a woman’s life. On a personal level, it marks the end of the childbearing years. On a professional level, there’s a chance it could ...

When you're dealing with treatment side effects, these eating strategies can help. During cancer treatment, you may experience side effects that affect your eating such as dry mouth, changes in taste and smell, fatigue and poor ...

This quick and effective abs workout helps strengthen your core. This quick workout will tone and strengthen you to the core, but it can be intense. To perform the circuit, move from one exercise to the next as quickly as you can while ...

If you felt like this past year was a miserable flu season, you are correct. In fact, it was classified in the “high severity” category, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -- ranking as one of ...

Here's how to recognize and respond to possible brain injuries. As concern about concussions among young athletes grows, experts increasingly urge coaches, parents and athletes to learn how to recognize and respond to a concussion. And ...

More people are having knee replacement surgery than ever before. While this is partly due to population growth and a rise in obesity, which puts added pressure on knee joints, the increase has been most rapid in 45-64 year olds. Within ...

Experts claim that intermittent fasting helps to promote weight loss, improve blood sugar and cholesterol, and regenerate healthy cells, which can boost neurological function. Although there are many variations of intermittent fasting, one ...